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JAAG: a JSON input file Assembler for AlphaFold 3 (with Glycan Integration)

JAAG is a lightweight, web-based GUI tool that helps generate AlphaFold 3 input JSON files with integrated glycan support. It automates the creation of correct glycan syntax (including bondedAtomPairs + CCD), reducing manual errors when preparing glycoprotein or glycan–protein complexes.

Note: JAAG is compatible with standalone AlphaFold 3, but not with the AlphaFold 3 server.

Modeling glycans with AlphaFold 3: capabilities, caveats, and limitations

Paper on modeling glycans (and other ligands) with AF3 that modeled and assessed major glycan classes and provides:

  • Step-by-step tutorial for building ligand inputs (applicable beyond glycans)
  • Ready-to-run scripts for each glycan class
  • Comprehensive CCD table for all SNFG monosaccharides
  • Discussion of caveats and limitations of AF3
  • Full AF3 inputs/outputs archived on ModelArchive for reproducibility

Useful resource if your AF3 ligand models appear stereochemically off.